John Spicer
Biographic Data
| ID | 94507 |
|---|---|
| NAME | John Spicer |
| GIVEN NAMES | John |
| FAMILY NAME | Spicer |
| SIGNATURE | SPICER J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Massey University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1700-4038 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 52 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1968 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Medical ethics education as translational bioethics
We suggest that in the particular context of medical education, ethics can be considered in a similar way to other kinds of knowledge that are categorised and shaped by academics in the context of wider society. Moreover, the study of medical ethics education is translational in a manner loosely analogous to the study of medical education as adjunct to translational medicine. Some have suggested there is merit in the idea that much as translation…
Alcohol marketing on social media
Aim Alcohol promotions in conventional channels are associated with subsequent alcohol consumption in young people, but little is known about young people's exposure to digital alcohol marketing. This exploratory study investigated young people's exposure to, and engagement with, alcohol marketing on social media platforms, variations across sociodemographic groups and associations with alcohol-related behaviors
Identifying Frail Patients by Using Electronic Health Records in Primary Care
With the rapidly aging population, frailty, characterized by an increased risk of adverse outcomes, has become a major public health problem globally. Several frailty guidelines or consensuses recommend screening for frailty, especially in primary care settings. However, most of the frailty assessment tools are based on questionnaires or physical examinations, adding to the clinical workload, which is the major obstacle to converting frailty rese…
Moral flux in primary care
In this article, we examine the inter-relationship between moral theory and the unpredictable and complex world of primary health care, where the values of patient and doctor, or groups of patients and doctors, may often clash. We introduce complexity science and its relevance to primary care; going on to explore how it can assist in understanding ethical decision making, as well as considering implications for clinical practice. Throughout the a…
Theoretical perspectives on suicide in gay men with Aids
Health Correlates of Compatibility and Attachment in Human-Companion Animal Relationships
The relationship between animal ownership and owners' health has received increasing attention in the recent human-companion animal literature. This article considers a new aspect of the human-companion animal relationship, that of compatibility between pet and owner. Compatibility is viewed as the fit between the animal and the owner on physical, behavioral, and psychological dimensions. A postal survey was used to test the hypothesis that compa…
Systems Analysis of Stress and Coping
Compatibility Stereotypes of People and Pets
Compatibility is an important aspect of the relationship between people and their pets as it is likely to influence both the quality and the longevity of the relationship. Perceived compatibility is also important since the stereotypical views we hold of particular person-pet combinations are likely to affect our pet selections. So far, little research has been carried out in this area. The present study investigated the existence and nature of p…
Developing Psychosocial Theory in Health Psychology
Health psychology theories remain strongly individualistic, despite a stated commitment to the biopsychosocial paradigm. We examine some general impediments to, and strategies for, establishing health- psychology theories which have a true social dimension. These impediments stem from two sources: a style of theorizing prevalent in health psychology which we label flowcharting; and the influence of root metaphors and concepts from adjacent health…
The Influence of Companion Animals on Owner Perception
There is some evidence that the presence of a companion animal influences perceptions of the psychological attributes of its owner. The present study investigated how these effects vary by pet species and owner gender. A sample of 542 students rated slides of a man or woman accompanied by a cat, a dog or alone using 36 adjectives. These adjectives were subsequently grouped into four clusters labelled 'Nice', 'Nasty', 'Style' and 'Action'. Statist…
South Africa's sphere of influence
(1968). South Africa's sphere of influence. The Round Table: Vol. 58, No. 231, pp. 306-310
Health Correlates of Compatibility and Attachment in Human-Companion Animal Relationships
The relationship between animal ownership and owners' health has received increasing attention in the recent human-companion animal literature. This article considers a new aspect of the human-companion animal relationship, that of compatibility between pet and owner. Compatibility is viewed as the fit between the animal and the owner on physical, behavioral, and psychological dimensions. A postal survey was used to test the hypothesis that compa…
Developing Psychosocial Theory in Health Psychology
Health psychology theories remain strongly individualistic, despite a stated commitment to the biopsychosocial paradigm. We examine some general impediments to, and strategies for, establishing health- psychology theories which have a true social dimension. These impediments stem from two sources: a style of theorizing prevalent in health psychology which we label flowcharting; and the influence of root metaphors and concepts from adjacent health…
The Influence of Companion Animals on Owner Perception
There is some evidence that the presence of a companion animal influences perceptions of the psychological attributes of its owner. The present study investigated how these effects vary by pet species and owner gender. A sample of 542 students rated slides of a man or woman accompanied by a cat, a dog or alone using 36 adjectives. These adjectives were subsequently grouped into four clusters labelled 'Nice', 'Nasty', 'Style' and 'Action'. Statist…
Compatibility Stereotypes of People and Pets
Compatibility is an important aspect of the relationship between people and their pets as it is likely to influence both the quality and the longevity of the relationship. Perceived compatibility is also important since the stereotypical views we hold of particular person-pet combinations are likely to affect our pet selections. So far, little research has been carried out in this area. The present study investigated the existence and nature of p…
Theoretical perspectives on suicide in gay men with Aids
South Africa's sphere of influence
(1968). South Africa's sphere of influence. The Round Table: Vol. 58, No. 231, pp. 306-310
Developing Psychosocial Theory in Health Psychology
Health psychology theories remain strongly individualistic, despite a stated commitment to the biopsychosocial paradigm. We examine some general impediments to, and strategies for, establishing health- psychology theories which have a true social dimension. These impediments stem from two sources: a style of theorizing prevalent in health psychology which we label flowcharting; and the influence of root metaphors and concepts from adjacent health…
The Influence of Companion Animals on Owner Perception
There is some evidence that the presence of a companion animal influences perceptions of the psychological attributes of its owner. The present study investigated how these effects vary by pet species and owner gender. A sample of 542 students rated slides of a man or woman accompanied by a cat, a dog or alone using 36 adjectives. These adjectives were subsequently grouped into four clusters labelled 'Nice', 'Nasty', 'Style' and 'Action'. Statist…
Systems Analysis of Stress and Coping
Compatibility Stereotypes of People and Pets
Compatibility is an important aspect of the relationship between people and their pets as it is likely to influence both the quality and the longevity of the relationship. Perceived compatibility is also important since the stereotypical views we hold of particular person-pet combinations are likely to affect our pet selections. So far, little research has been carried out in this area. The present study investigated the existence and nature of p…
Health Correlates of Compatibility and Attachment in Human-Companion Animal Relationships
The relationship between animal ownership and owners' health has received increasing attention in the recent human-companion animal literature. This article considers a new aspect of the human-companion animal relationship, that of compatibility between pet and owner. Compatibility is viewed as the fit between the animal and the owner on physical, behavioral, and psychological dimensions. A postal survey was used to test the hypothesis that compa…
Theoretical perspectives on suicide in gay men with Aids
Moral flux in primary care
In this article, we examine the inter-relationship between moral theory and the unpredictable and complex world of primary health care, where the values of patient and doctor, or groups of patients and doctors, may often clash. We introduce complexity science and its relevance to primary care; going on to explore how it can assist in understanding ethical decision making, as well as considering implications for clinical practice. Throughout the a…
Identifying Frail Patients by Using Electronic Health Records in Primary Care
With the rapidly aging population, frailty, characterized by an increased risk of adverse outcomes, has become a major public health problem globally. Several frailty guidelines or consensuses recommend screening for frailty, especially in primary care settings. However, most of the frailty assessment tools are based on questionnaires or physical examinations, adding to the clinical workload, which is the major obstacle to converting frailty rese…
Medical ethics education as translational bioethics
We suggest that in the particular context of medical education, ethics can be considered in a similar way to other kinds of knowledge that are categorised and shaped by academics in the context of wider society. Moreover, the study of medical ethics education is translational in a manner loosely analogous to the study of medical education as adjunct to translational medicine. Some have suggested there is merit in the idea that much as translation…
Alcohol marketing on social media
Aim Alcohol promotions in conventional channels are associated with subsequent alcohol consumption in young people, but little is known about young people's exposure to digital alcohol marketing. This exploratory study investigated young people's exposure to, and engagement with, alcohol marketing on social media platforms, variations across sociodemographic groups and associations with alcohol-related behaviors
Psychology (8 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Animal welfare (3 works) · Animal-assisted therapy (3 works) · Ecology (3 works) · HUBzero (3 works) · Pet therapy (3 works) · Political science (3 works)